dust storm
noun
1
: a dust-laden whirlwind that moves across an arid region and is usually associated with hot dry air and marked by high electrical tension
2
: strong winds bearing clouds of dust
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In May, a rare dust storm enveloped the city in agricultural sediment.
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Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025
This means the drier the land, the worse the dust storms, experts say.
—Sanam Mahoozi, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
There were signs that a group of eight migrants had entered illegally the night before, during a dust storm that swept through El Paso and southern New Mexico.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 26 May 2025
According to the study, the spore counts didn’t spike during dust storms but did increase during very hot, dry days with high winds.
—Discover Magazine, 8 May 2025
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Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025
This means the drier the land, the worse the dust storms, experts say.
—Sanam Mahoozi, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
There were signs that a group of eight migrants had entered illegally the night before, during a dust storm that swept through El Paso and southern New Mexico.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 26 May 2025
According to the study, the spore counts didn’t spike during dust storms but did increase during very hot, dry days with high winds.
—Discover Magazine, 8 May 2025
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“Dust storm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dust%20storm. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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